MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested exhaust holed front pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing corroded and holed round front subframe mount (covered with sealer and painted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills round rear suspension arm front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing corroded and holed round front subframe mount (covred with sealer and painted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength small hole offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER-SEALED
General body corrosion throughout underside
Under bonnet corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front brake discs inner face corroded
General body corrosion throughout underside
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside front brake pipe corroded
Nearside front inner steering arm joint has play advise replacement
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front brake pipe corroded
Offside front brake pipe corroded
Offside front tyre inner edge worn
Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Service brake only just met requirements
Under bonnet corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
slight underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s centre sill corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s centre sill corroded
All suspension components corroded
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Excessive corrosion at near side inner sill not in a prescribed area
Excessive corrosion at off side inner sill at front
Extensive corrosion at usual places to body and underside of vehicle for this type and age of vehicle
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded 24% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Water ingress into off side headlamp
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
All suspension components corroded
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Excessive corrosion at near side inner sill not in a prescribed area
Excessive corrosion at off side inner sill at front
Extensive corrosion at usual places to body and underside of vehicle for this type and age of vehicle
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded 24% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Water ingress into off side headlamp
General corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle
Near side rear inboard parking brakes poor/slow to rise during RBT
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in near side steering rack inner joint
General corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle
Near side rear inboard parking brakes poor/slow to rise during RBT
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in near side steering rack inner joint
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion to near side outer and inner sills at rear
Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Off side rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passenger front door mirrolr glass damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion to near side outer and inner sills at rear
Drivers seatbelt pretensioner wiring not connected
Near side front tyre outer wall damaged
Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Off side rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passenger front door mirrolr glass damaged
Passenger front seatbelt pretensioner wiring missing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
free play in steering detected at steering wheel...
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded...
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
free play in steering detected at steering wheel...
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded...
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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AY51 MKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 MKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AY51 MKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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